Corn: Calories and Nutrition Analysis

Also known as (other names): Maize


Corn - calories, kcal

Calories in corn

100g of corn contain about 86 calories (kcal).
Calories per: ounce | one corn | tablespoon | teaspoon | cup | half cup | small can | medium can

For example, a medium size corn (185 g) contain about 159 calories.

This is about 8% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).

Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.

Nutrition Facts

Corn
Serving size:
medium size corn (185 g)  change
medium size corn (185 g) (185g)tablespoon (15g)teaspoon (5g)cup (164g)half cup (82g)small can (140g)medium can (285g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Calories
159

% Daily Value

Total Fat 3.02g
4%

Saturated Fat 0.56g
3%

Cholesterol 0mg
0%

Sodium 0mg
0%

Total Carbohydrates 27.18g
10%

Dietary Fiber 4.5g
16%

Sugars 13.63g

Protein 5.16g
10%

Vitaminium C 12.58mg
14%

Calcium 1.21mg
0%

Iron 0.72mg
4%

Potassium 438.45mg
9%

* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in corn
69% CARBS
13% PROTEIN
17% FAT

To visualize how much 159 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size corn is similar to that of, for example:

  • 3 apples
  • 2 glasses of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
  • 1.5 slices of cheese
  • 1.5 slices of bread
  • 1 glass of milk
  • 8 cubes of sugar

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about corn nutrition.

medium size corn (185 g) has 159 kcal. For burning these calories you have to:
Bike23 min.Bike
Horse ride29 min.Horse ride
Play tennis15 min.Tennis
Run16 min.Run
Swim19 min.Swim
Calories in Corn Compared with Others in Vegetables Category

100g of Corn

Nutrition

  • Calories86
  • Carbs Total14.69 g
  • Dietary fiber2.43 g
  • Fat1.63 g
  • Saturated fat0.3 g
  • Protein2.79 g
  • Water80.25 g

Vitamins

  • Vit A187 IU
  • Vit B1 (Thiamine)0.079 mg
  • Vit B2 (riboflavin)0.138 mg
  • Vit B3 (Niacin)1.593 mg
  • Vit B50.717 mg
  • Vit B60.15 mg
  • Vit B9 (Folic acid)42 mcg
  • Vit C6.8 mg
  • Vit E0.07 mg
  • Vit K0.3 mcg

Minerals

  • Potassium237 mg
  • Phosphorus2.513 mg
  • Magnessium25.76 mg
  • Calcium0.656 mg
  • Iron0.388 mg
  • Zink2.513 mg
  • Beta karoten16 mcg

Per 100 g, Corn is an excellent source of zinc (23% DV) and a good source of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) (14% DV).

Zinc supports immune function and wound healing. The FDA Daily Value is 11 mg.

How many calories are in corn?

  • Medium size corn (185 g)159 kcal
  • Tablespoon of corn (15g)13 kcal
  • Teaspoon of corn (5g)4 kcal
  • Cup of corn (164g)141 kcal
  • Half cup of corn (82g)71 kcal
  • Corn small can (140g)120 kcal
  • Corn medium can (285g)245 kcal
  • Ounce (oz) of corn24 kcal
Corn - caloies, wieght

About the data

Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.

Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.

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